Quantification of tmj rheumatoid arthritis on positron emission tomography scans using rover software

Inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has a relatively high correlation (> 17%) to the late stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes cartilage and bone destruction. Cell activity of TMJ was measured by using 2 radiotracers, [18 F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) and [18 F]-sodium fluoride (NaF), for staging and surveillance of RA.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - July 31, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M. MUPPARAPU, S. OAK, Y.C CHANG, A. ALAVI Source Type: research